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My Ashford photo competition results

We had a wonderful response from the local community to our competition, with 120 entries from 47 individual entrants. Overall, we were delighted by the wide range of interpretations of "My Ashford", and we appreciated the thoughtful nature of so many submissions.

Each of the submissions was assessed anonymously by the judges in accordance with the rules. In addition to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, the judges have made three Highly Commended awards to entries that just missed out on a top-three spot. Six Commended awards have been made to other submissions worthy of a mention.

Comments by the judging panel are provided for context for each image receiving an award.

A big thank you to everyone that entered and congratulations to the winners!


Results

1st place - wins £200

ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET by CHLOE WELLECOMME

ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET

Judges' comments: The outlet was one of the most popular subjects with our entrants, and this picture caught the eyes of all the judges. A lot of care and thought went into making this photograph. Symmetry was created by positioning the post central in the frame, with the roof forming a strong triangular element at the top of the image. There is a lovely rhythm to the sweep of the supporting roofline. The cloudy sky is complementary, as is the monochrome processing.
A well imagined and executed photograph and a worthy winner.



2nd place - wins £100

WORLD IN A TENT VICTORIA PARK by BRIAN MARSH

WORLD IN A TENT VICTORIA PARK

Judges' comments: The judges felt that this image represents a wonderful celebration of Ashford's communities. We liked the bold colours and strong composition created by the crossing red ribbons, with the main subject's head perfectly framed. There main subject is well exposed and in focus, with the background naturally falling out of focus, while retaining the overall context.



3rd place - wins £50

ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET by MARIUSZ NEUMANN

ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET

Judges' comments: This aerial image of the outlet shows its architecture in a different way, creating a strong pattern picture, whilst also resembling an organic form. It was taken in late-afternoon light, adding subtle contrast across the frame.



Highly commended

LIMINAL SPACE ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL by JEREMY GALBRAITH

LIMINAL SPACE ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL

Judges' comments: A well-balanced image with strong composition and lines. The single light source above the stairway is an important element in the frame. The photographer has developed a composition that interprets this piece of architecture, as the title says, as a liminal space - an empty transitional place where you don't stop.
This image just missed out on a top three placing.



Highly commended

FAMILY by HANNAH BEESTON MOORE

FAMILY

Judges' comments: The judges appreciated the way this image brings together several aspects of Ashford in one picture. The "Ashford" sign pays homage to the town's railway heritage. The family of swans on the stream references the range of wildlife that inhabits the Ashford area.
The photographer captured a perfect moment in time, with nature set against the strong graphical signage.



Highly commended

PARK LOUNGE by MICHAEL DIGBY

PARK LOUNGE

Judges' comments: Strong compositional elements and well-controlled exposure make for a very pleasing photograph.



Commended

THE CLAN LINE by JACK HYMERS

THE CLAN LINE

Judges' comments: Another image that references Ashford's railway heritage with a vintage steam train set against the modern station. This photograph has impact and the timing and composition are excellent. The judges would have liked the image sharpness to have been better.



Commended

EASTWELL TOWERS by CHLOE WELLECOMME

EASTWELL TOWERS

Judges' comments: A well-composed photograph making creative use of a low angle and the reflection. The Eastwell Towers were another popular subject.



Commended

HONGKONGER IN ASHFORD by KING LEUNG TAI

HONGKONGER IN ASHFORD

Judges' comments: The figure on the walkway makes this photograph complete. In the future, don't be afraid to increase the contrast and/or saturation to boost the autumn colours.



Commended

MILLING IN THE WIND by MICHAEL DIGBY

MILLING IN THE WIND

Judges' comments: The judges liked the chosen viewpoint and composition of this entry. The Willesborough Windmill was a popular subject in the competition, and this one stood out from the crowd.



Commended

WAS THIS THE WAY IN by GLYN WALKER

WAS THIS THE WAY IN

Judges' comments: The judges remember the nightclub as it used to be. The photographer has made a strong composition and used a very complementary processing technique to tell a good story.



Commended

WET DAY OUT by GLYN WALKER

WET DAY OUT

Judges' comments: How refreshing to see something a little different. A lovely impressionistic image that tells a story: "When it's sunny, we go to the beach; on rainy days we go shopping".




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Next five events of our Thursday night programme

Next five events
Date Type Topic Presenter/Judge
Thursday
12-09-2024		 Speaker Abandoned places
Hybrid meeting		 Matt Emmett Open in new window
Thursday
19-09-2024		 Speaker images with an iPhone
Hybrid meeting		 Adrian McGarry ARPS Open in new window
Thursday
26-09-2024		 Non-league PDI Creative
Hybrid meeting
Hand-in: 15-09-2024		 Barbie Lindsay MPAGB FBPE EFIAP/s AWPF Open in new window
Thursday
03-10-2024		 Speaker Landscapes making the effort
Face-to-face meeting		 David Jenner Open in new window
Thursday
10-10-2024		 League PDI 1st PDI
Hybrid meeting
Hand-in: 29-09-2024		 Ruth Hayton DPAGB, AFIAP

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The club's winning image submissions to the KCPA Jubilee Trophy 2024

 

MONICA BAD HAIR DAY by PHILIP HINTON FIVE GENERATIONS OF POTTERY MAKING by NICHOLAS HILL GREAT TIT WAITING FOR SPOILS FROM RED SQUIRREL by RICHARD NUTTER. SPARROWHAWK HAS PIGEON by BOB DEVINE INFANT PYGMY OWL by NICHOLAS HILL NORTHERN GANNET BRINGING NESTING MATERIAL by ANTHONY BAINES NUMBER 10 by CHRIS ROGERS THE FINAL GATE by CHRIS ROGERS